Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do.

Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most.

Large, full-color, close-up photos with callouts to iPhone photos that show you exactly what to do.

Common-sense help when you run into iPhone problems or limitations.

Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPhone.

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPhone working just the way you want. The tasks include how to:

. Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, and Wi-Fi networks

. Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more--just by speaking to your iPhone

. Customize your iPhone with noti_ cations, wallpaper, ringtones, and much more

. Use iCloud, Google, and other cloud services to have consistent calendar, contact, and other information on all your devices

. Communicate via phone calls, FaceTime videoconferences, text, email, and more

. Take advantage of the Messages app to instantly communicate with just about anyone, anywhere; send and receive photos and videos with a few simple taps

. Get the most out of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all your email from one Inbox

. Use the Wallet app to store and easily use boarding passes, loyalty cards, and credit cards

. Capture and edit photos and video; use great camera features such as telephoto zoom, portrait mode, burst photos, time-lapse and slow-motion video, and Live Photos

. View, edit, and organize your photos in the Photos app; easily send photos via texts and emails or use them on the Home or Lock screens

. Find, download, install, and use iPhone apps to help you travel, get information, keep in touch, have fun, and more

Brad Miser has written extensively about technology, with his favorite topics being the amazing "i" devices, especially the iPhone, that make it possible to take our lives with us while we are on the move. In addition to My iPhone for Seniors, Eighth Edition, Brad has written many other books, including My iPhone, Twelfth Edition. He has been an author, development editor, or technical editor for more than 60 other titles.

Brad is or has been the manager of a team of sales engineers and proposal writers, a principal sales engineer, the director of product and customer services, and the manager of education and support services for several software development companies. Previously, he was the lead proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics.

Brad would love to hear about your experiences with this book (the good, the bad, and the ugly). You can write to him at bradmiser@icloud.com.

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your iPhone 3

Getting Started..................................................................3

Using Your Fingers to Control Your iPhone...........................................5

Locking/Unlocking Your iPhone.....................................................9

Working with Home Screens....................................11

Working with iPhone Apps..........................................................12

Working with the Settings App................................................16

Meeting Siri........................................................................................19

Controlling Volume................................................21

Using Airplane Mode........................................................................22

Locking/Unlocking Your iPhone's Orientation..................23

Understanding iPhone Status Icons.................................................24

Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your iPhone 27

Getting Started.27

Getting Started with iPhones without a Touch ID/Home Button............28

Getting Started with iPhones with a Touch ID/Home Button.....................42

Using the Split-Screen on iPhone 13 Pro Max, 12 Pro Max, 11 Pro Max, Xs Max, or Plus Models................................53

Chapter 3: Using Your iPhone's Core Features 57

Getting Started.57

Connecting to the Internet Using Wi-Fi Networks......58

Connecting to the Internet Using Cellular Data Networks.................................65

Securing Your iPhone............................................................................................70

Working with Text.......................................................................................................73

Searching Your iPhone.........................................................................................87

Chapter 4: Setting Up and Using an Apple ID, iCloud, and Other Online Accounts 91

Getting Started.91

Configuring an Apple ID...................................................................................92

Configuring and Using iCloud..................................................................94

Configuring a Google Account............................................................104

Setting How and When Your Accounts Are Updated......................107

Chapter 5: Customizing Your iPhone with Apps and Widgets 113

Getting Started...........................................................................................................113

Customizing How Your iPhone Works with Apps.....114

Working with Widgets and the Widget Center............127

Chapter 6: Making Your iPhone Work for You 133

Getting Started...........................................................................................................133

Configuring and Working with Notifications..................134

Working with and Configuring the Control Center................................149

Using Focus........153

Chapter 7: Customizing How Your iPhone Looks 161

Getting Started...........................................................................................................161

Customizing Your Home Screens.....................................................162

Configuring Your iPhone's Screen Settings........................170

Configuring Light and Dark Modes Using the Settings App............................171

Chapter 8: Managing Contacts 185

Getting Started...................…